SLOW DOWN this Christmas season

Filed Under: Encouragement

Does it seem as though you spend so much time getting ready for Christmas that when it gets here it's gone in a flash? We seem to focus more on making everything perfect and less time on actually enjoying Christmas. Whether you scale back or learn to say no, there are ways to slow down this Christmas season. Scale Back We add more and more to our plates each year. “This year will be the best Christmas yet” is the motto of many. However, many of the things we spend so much time on can go ... Read More about SLOW DOWN this Christmas season

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Merry Christmas printable

Filed Under: Christmas Decor, No Category, Printables

I am slowly but surely finishing up my Christmas decorating. I am keeping it super simple this year, and I'm even debating putting ornaments on my tree. My tree is up but I haven't put lights on it yet...would it be horrible if it only had white lights? Maybe I'll add some garland, who knows?!? I thought you might want to keep things simple too. I've been craving simplicity so much lately. So, here's a quick and easy Christmas decor printable. Just print it out and either add it to an ... Read More about Merry Christmas printable

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Soft Peanut Butter Cookies

Filed Under: desserts, Recipes

Looking for a delicious cookie recipe? Try these Soft Peanut Butter Cookies for your holiday parties this year. They're perfect for a cookie exchange! Well, the holidays are officially upon us and that means it's baking season!! I think I bake more in the last two months, than the rest of the year combined. So, if you're looking for a good peanut butter recipe, you definitely want to give this one a try. They are soft and OH SO delicious! Soft Peanut Butter Cookies Ingredients ... Read More about Soft Peanut Butter Cookies

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Fall Maintenance Tips for Inside and Outside Your Home

Filed Under: DIY

This post brought to you by Schneider Electric . The content and opinions expressed below are that of Unexpected Elegance. Fall is the perfect time to start thinking about caring for your home. Whether it's your lawn or your heating system, there are several fall maintenance tips for inside and outside the home. Cut Grass to the Proper Length When it gets time to do the last mow for the season, you want to make sure you cut your grass to the proper length. If you don't cut the grass short ... Read More about Fall Maintenance Tips for Inside and Outside Your Home

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How to Create a Thanksgiving Buffet Station

Filed Under: Entertaining, Fall Decor

We all know the food is the star of the show at Thanksgiving. However, there's something to be said about a beautiful buffet station. There's just something wonderful about placing your dishes on an area that looks stunning. That doesn't mean you have to spend a lot of money. Whether you stick with one color for serving pieces or scatter eaves around the top, you can create a beautiful Thanksgiving buffet station. Choose One Color for Serving Pieces The simplest thing you can do to make your ... Read More about How to Create a Thanksgiving Buffet Station

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